Argentina exporting more cherries via Chile

In what looks set to be a record year for volume, the sector is increasingly making the most of faster shipping services from the Chilean port of Valparaiso to tap into Asian market demand.

December 18 , 2017

Eosta to launch "Dr. Goodfood" fruit & veg health campaign

Dutch organic produce marketer Eosta is set to roll out a "clever co-creation" with northern European retailers to raise awareness about the underestimated connection between health and food.

December 18 , 2017

Costa Rica: Dole pineapple workers open community center thanks to Fair Trade

"This certification acknowledges that we are striving to increase farm worker empowerment," says Renato Acuna, Dole's president for fresh fruit in Latin America.

December 18 , 2017

New chairman for Australian Table Grape Association

John Argiro will head the association which is forecasting a new protocol will allow for an increase of 20,000MT in exports to China in the next two to three years.

December 18 , 2017

PMA joins forces with Brighter Bites to reduce food waste, improve health

Since its inception in 2012, Brighter Bites has delivered more than 15 million pounds of fresh produce to over 30,000 families.

December 15 , 2017

Citrus at the checkout: Record season start for Wonderful Halos

Stores with Wonderful Citrus' "Grove of Goodness" POS displays have seen sales velocity double, with an aggressive marketing campaign set to continue for the next five months.

December 15 , 2017

California: "Minimal destruction" of citrus groves to date from Thomas Fire

California Citrus Mutual aims to put together a meeting with the Farm Service Agency to help affected producers, while Western Growers has offered its assistance to affected parties in this difficult time.

December 15 , 2017